Paper Chase: City tracking Samp star

Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...

DAILY MIRROR

Nuri Sahin's double helped holders Liverpool into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup - and a tie against Brendan Rodgers' old club Swansea.

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Arsenal are set to stage the Premier League's richest game on Saturday as they prepare to reveal impressive profits today.

John Terry is expected to discover his FA fate today after his racial abuse "trial" went into a fourth day.

Wayne Rooney made his long-awaited comeback last night as Manchester United edged their way into the last 16 of the Capital One Cup.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has been summoned to India to sort out his future with owners Venky's.

Manchester City midfielder Abdi Ibrahim has a host of Premier League clubs battling to take him on loan in January.

Spurs are watching Partizan Belgrade's exciting midfielder Nikola Ninkovic, 17.

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Arsene Wenger hailed Theo Walcott's lethal finishing after Arsenal beat Coventry 6-1 - then told him to remain patient in his quest to be a striker.

Wayne Rooney was Manchester United's 'scar man' last night as he helped set up an explosive Capital One clash at Chelsea.

John Terry will return for the fourth day of his FA disciplinary hearing into using alleged racist language against QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Blackburn want 1995 title-winning skipper Tim Sherwood to lead them out of crisis.

El-Hadji Diouf has promised Neil Warnock he will not quit Leeds to grab some Middle East millions.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce will look to loan out some youngsters found lacking in the Capital One Cup.

Norwich, Wigan and Southampton want Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim.

Garry Monk will quit Swansea if he does not get a regular starting spot.

Shaun Derry is willing to become a loan Ranger to get first-team action.

DAILY MAIL

John Terry's defense team have accused the FA of unfair treatment of their client during his time as England captain.

Wayne Rooney made a surprise return to Manchester United's starting line-up as they beat Newcastle 2-1 - with the scar clearly visible from his horror injury a month ago.

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Blackburn will make a formal approach to Tottenham this week in the hope of persuading Tim Sherwood to become their new manager.

Chelsea have given a trial to Sweden youth international Ihab Naser.

Manchester City are watching Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang.

DAILY STAR

Wayne Rooney was forced to take a back seat despite making a shock return for Manchester United.

John Terry is set to find out his fate today at the FA disciplinary hearing into his alleged racist abuse of Anton Ferdinand.

DAILY EXPRESS

Darren Fletcher made his first start for Manchester United in 10 months last night following a chronic bowel complaint as he skippered his side to a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the Capital One Cup.

John Terry will learn his fate today as he returns to Wembley to hear the verdict from the Independent Regulatory FA Commission into charges that he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.